You don't even want to call me godfather

"People like us are destined to be lonely." Tresis stared at him seriously for a long time before letting go of his hand. "I have high hopes for you, Godfather of Syracuse. Perhaps one day we will meet again. If you are still alive, I will treat you to a drink."

“Ah… it’s such an honor, the King of Kazdel, the King of Victoria.”

Koshe held his wrist and turned it. Tracy's strength was beyond his expectations, and even left several red marks on his hand.

He returned to the reception room, and as he took his seat, he exchanged glances with Tracys, who was behind him.

"Your Highness, that person is..."

The black-robed man next to Tracy, the pardoner under the Regent, looked at Tracy and Koshe's slight movements with a puzzled tone.

"He's a good guy," Tracys turned back and picked up the teacup with his gauntleted hand. "I saw myself in him when I was just starting out."

"Your Highness actually recognized him..." The Pardoner was quite surprised. Tracys's identity was well known to everyone, so his evaluation of a person was certainly very important. "It seems...he is indeed a rare talent."

“Although he is still young, conflicted, and unconfident,” Tracys said as he took a sip of tea, “there is no doubt that one day he will become a character comparable to me.”

Koshe returned to his seat, picked up the teacup as if nothing had happened, and wanted to rinse the smell of cigarette from his mouth.

But Iris suddenly stopped him, snatched the teacup, poured out the tea in it, and filled a new cup.

"The tea is cold. It's not good to drink it."

Iris explained.

"Ah, thanks."

As Koshe reached out to take the teacup, Iris's keen sense of smell made her wrinkle her nose.

"Koshei, you smell like gunpowder."

She said with some doubt.

"Hmm? Really?" Koshe raised his arm and sniffed the cuff of the hand he had just held with Tracys, frowning slightly, "Really..."

Chapter 53: The War of Four Nations

"Miss."

When Koshe returned to his seat, the Knight of the Cross followed him back to the reception room.

It turned out that after Koshe left, Viviana asked the Knight to find out about the situation in the synagogue.

"How is it, Qiong," Viviana asked, holding the handle of the cup with one hand and supporting the bottom of the cup with the other, "Did you find out anything?"

"The formal meeting will begin in half an hour, young lady," the Knight bowed his head slightly, his voice coming from under his helmet, "the meeting will be divided into two sessions, and a buffet will be prepared in the reception room where we are now, during the intermission."

"Hmm~ It sounds good." Viviana seemed to be smiling happily. She looked up at the Knight. "What about other news?"

"Other news..."

The Knight of the Cross paused, and no one could see that his eyes under his helmet glanced in the direction of Koshe.

"It's okay, Qiong, just say it directly."

Viviana knew the reason why the Knight of the Cross paused. She smiled at Koshei and urged him in a leisurely tone.

"Yes, young lady," the Knight had no choice but to report what he had observed truthfully, "Many representatives of prominent status have come to the synagogue."

"Since they are able to attend the International Conference as envoys, they must be extraordinary people," Koshei actually noticed that Knight Qi was avoiding him. He said, "Just like me, Miss Viviana, or the person behind me, aren't they all high-ranking officials of their own country?"

Tracy was stunned for a moment when he was suddenly called, but he did not turn around or pay attention to Koshe.

"No, I mean, there are some... strange people," said the Knight of the Arc, seeming to be confused himself. He turned sideways and looked at the different races chatting with each other in the huge reception room. "For example, the two Ursus sitting in the innermost corner. The one sitting there is full of arrogance in his every move. He is undoubtedly a noble from Ursus. And the one sitting opposite him, Liberi, I walked past there when I was observing just now. From his suitcase, I saw several logos of famous technology industries. He might be a role like the technology ambassador of Colombia."

"I didn't expect that this Knight of the Phoenix could make such a subtle observation in such a short time." Koshei expressed his admiration for Knight of the Phoenix's statement. "As a guard in a diplomatic event, he is indeed very good."

"Qian's abilities are almost unmatched in Casimir," Viviana said with a hint of pride, perhaps because she was pleased with Koshe's praise of the Knight, "whether it's physical mobility, knowledge reserves, control over people's emotions and thoughts, or temporary observation ability, even my adoptive mother praised him."

"You are too kind, young lady." The Knight of the Arc seemed unable to bear the compliment and turned his head slightly, but soon remembered the business and continued to report, "In addition, I saw a Luper with a deputy of Caprini. It seems that he may be a general of Leitania."

"General of Leitania, Luper?" Seeing that his own race was being attacked, Koshe couldn't help but express his doubts. "I thought Leitania was a country belonging to the Caprini people. It seems that I am ignorant."

"Not necessarily, Mr. Cascade." For some reason, after a few words, the Knight's attitude towards Koshe gradually improved. "I wonder if you have heard of the Four Nations War eleven years ago."

When the Knight mentioned the War of Four Nations, perhaps others did not notice it, but Azazel, who was standing at the very back, clearly saw Iris' body tremble.

"Please say."

Koshe gestured.

"My master took me on a tour of various countries and we stayed in Leitania for a short time. I learned about that battle from the people of Leitania. The now extinct Gaul Empire launched an attack on its neighbor Leitania, but when the two countries were at war, Victoria and Ursus took advantage of the situation and invaded, and the Gaul Empire was destroyed." The Knight of the Carp suddenly raised his head and looked at Koshe. "Perhaps you have heard of my master. In Casimir, he was called 'Silver Spear Knight Pigassos'."

Upon hearing this, Koshe leaned back to express his surprise.

"My father did mention Casimir's Silver Spear Knight to me when I was a child. It is said that the knight named Pigassos trapped three generals of Ursus on the snowy mountain during the Uka War." Koshe looked at the Knight of the Qin with a different look. "I never thought that I would meet the apprentice of that knight. He must be an extraordinary person."

"Compared to my master, I am just a layman," the Knight shook his head, not agreeing with Koshe's praise. "I am just a small guard, and he is a true hero. It's a pity... He sacrificed his life for his country and died too early."

"Regrets and parting always make the story more profound. After the glory, there will be an end." For some reason, Koshe thought of his father, Ulysses Cascade, and was overwhelmed with emotions. "Perhaps my feelings for my father are just like your feelings for your master. Now I also know that what I have achieved is far inferior to what my father has done."

"You are too modest, Godfather," he did not expect that the Knight of the Possession would change his previous hostility towards him and said, "Now, at such a young age, you have become the supreme ruler of Syracuse and have managed the country so well. This alone is something that most people in the world cannot do."

"Um..." Just as the two men were talking more and more and felt that they had met a soulmate, Iris couldn't help but interrupt them, "Don't you feel...are we off topic?"

"What's wrong with that?" Viviana said with a smile. "Rather than sitting here with a serious face, drinking tea and talking about other countries, isn't it better to talk like friends? Language is the best way to bring people closer together, don't you think so, sister Iris?"

"sister--"

Iris was speechless for a moment, not because of the conversation, but because she was surprised by the way Viviana addressed her.

"Iris, what's wrong?" Seeing that Iris seemed to have something to say, Koshe asked with concern, "You look a little strange."

"……never mind."

Iris's expression suddenly became a little unnatural. She dodged his gaze and finally turned around and ran out of the reception room.

At the door, I even almost bumped into another guest.

"I'm sorry to have embarrassed you," Koshe sighed to himself, he stood up and apologized, "She would never act like this in public, today she is a little...please allow me to leave for a while."

"No, Mr. Cascade," but Viviana stopped him, she put down the teacup and slowly stood up, "Let me do it, as a girl, maybe I can understand her a little bit."

Chapter 54: Chivalry

"what……"

In the restroom of the Great Hall, Iris leaned her hands on the sink and sighed to herself.

"Wow—"

The sound of the faucet.

Iris turned her head and saw Viviana standing next to her, washing her hands.

"What's wrong?" Seeing Iris looking over here, Viviana smiled back, "Did Mr. Cascade bully you?"

"It has nothing to do with you..." Iris turned her head and deliberately didn't look at her, "What are you doing here?"

"Mr. Cascade wanted to come see you. I told him that maybe I could try to persuade you," Viviana turned off the faucet and said without hiding anything, "Mr. Cascade is very worried about you."

"You really don't care what you say... or should I say you're a little too honest?"

Iris frowned slightly, as if she realized that Viviana was exactly the type of person she was not good at dealing with.

"I am a Casimir, Sister Iris," Viviana shook her head and said calmly, "The chivalry of Casimir prevents me from incorporating lies into my life."

"Ha...how stupid..."

Iris turned back in disbelief, and after a long moment, she expressed her disdain.

But her face seemed to be hiding some other emotions, so much so that she didn't even react to refute Viviana's address to her.

"Sister Iris, did you know that Casimir's chivalry actually originated from Gaul?" Observing Iris's expression and emotional changes, Viviana pretended to look away from her and looked at herself in the mirror. "I was born in Leitania and learned a lot of history."

"Then, what does it have to do with me?"

For some reason, Iris' attitude suddenly took a sharp turn and became extremely cold.

Viviana knew that she had crossed some invisible bottom line.

"Well, maybe it's history, or maybe it's just rumors. After all, I belong to Casimir now, so I may not remember the things I heard before so clearly." Seeing this, she changed the subject, "Let's not talk about that. Why is Sister Iris angry with Mr. Cascade?"

“…It has nothing to do with you.”

Iris wanted to leave this embarrassing environment, but her legs seemed to be out of her control and she stood there unwilling to move.

"It seems that you are within reach, but you can't get close to him. It feels very close, but very far away. This is the distance between you and him," Viviana narrowed her eyes and looked at the iris. "Although I want to get close to him, I don't have the courage. It's like there is an insurmountable wall separating the two of you."

"..."

Iris's hands were tightly grasping the edge of the sink, but her eyes were avoiding.

"Sister Iris, what is your relationship with Mr. Cascade? Or, what is your attitude towards Mr. Cascade?" Viviana asked knowingly, with a playful tone. "Like Qi, I am also very confident in my observation ability."

Viviana's words seemed to be guiding Iris step by step in a certain direction.

But she has a good ability to think independently, and Viviana's words cannot affect her thoughts.

but……

Since when did the relationship with Koshei become like this?

Sometimes, I don’t even dare to look him in the eye, and deliberately avoiding him will make me feel consciously embarrassed.

Indeed... we have to find a way to solve this problem.

……

"When Gaul was annexed by Leitania, the surrendered soldiers were also incorporated into Leitania's army."

In the reception room, the Knight of the Cross was still talking with Koshe about the past events of other countries.

After Iris and Viviana left, Azazel saw that the two grown men were getting more and more interested in the conversation. Koshe even asked the Knight of the Gallic Empire to sit next to him and listen to his stories about the past in Gaul with great interest.

"I don't understand. Even if they are surrendered soldiers, they are still soldiers of the enemy country. Why are they incorporated into the regular army?"

Koshe frowned. He seldom talked about state affairs with others. Even though it was not his own country, he still understood some of these simple things.

"Indeed, those soldiers should have been treated as prisoners," the Knight nodded, clasping his fingers together as he recalled, "but at the end of the Four Kingdoms War, the original king of Leitania, the Witch King, was overthrown by a new force, the Twin Queens who now rule Leitania. At that time, the country was lacking in strength, and there was no guarantee that Victoria and Ursus, who had tasted the sweetness of the war, would attack Leitania next. The Twin Queens decided to take those surrendered soldiers into their service as well."

"War... is really horrible," Koshe sighed after listening to the explanation of the Knight of the Cross. "Suddenly I feel that compared with the wars between the great powers, the chaos in Syracuse is just a minor incident."

"Wars are happening all the time, Mr. Cascade," the Knight of the Arc sighed, seeming to empathize with him. "Whether it's Gaul and Leitania, or Syracuse where you rule, or Casimir where I am, what's the difference between those overt and covert struggles and wars?"

"Why do you say this?"

Seeing that the Knight was wearing a helmet but still had a worried look on his face, Koshe couldn't help but feel curious.

"I wonder if Mr. Cascade understands Casimir's chivalry?"

"I know a little bit," Koshe replied truthfully, "I heard that Knight Casimir is famous for being 'fair and just'."

"Yes, but that is in the past." The Knight of the Phoenix intertwined his hands tightly, his fingers trembling slightly. "Although it is a backward cultural tradition, the 'fairness and justice' that Casimir showed before is indeed admirable. But what has Casimir become now?"

"Could it be that... Casimir has changed now?"

"You don't know, Mr. Cascade, that knight tournaments, slave trade, mercenary transactions, these things that betray tradition and go against ancestors are happening all the time in Casimir," the Knight's words were a little vague, and it seemed that he was gritting his teeth under his helmet. "The chivalry of Casimir should have been the savior of the suffering people on this land, but now it has completely degenerated into a corrupt legacy that is manipulated by the aristocracy."

"That's true..." Koshei was a little embarrassed. This kind of thing happens all the time, but no one has the ability to stop it. "I can only say that things are unpredictable."

Azazel listened to the conversation between the two and couldn't help but feel a headache.

He had always lived as an ordinary citizen in Lateran and had never been exposed to these topics related to the country.

Not to mention, in Lateran, there is a price to pay for commenting on state affairs.

At this moment, Azazel suddenly noticed two figures walking towards them very quickly.

"Stop!" He quickly stood behind Koshei and stopped the two men. "Who are you?"

Hearing Azazel's shout, Koshe turned around and saw nine pale yellow Wolper tails.

"You are...Koshei?"

Unexpectedly, the visitor seemed to know Koshei and he directly said Koshei's name.

Looking at his face, Koshe paused for a moment, then he reacted.

"You are...Uncle Tamamo?"

Chapter 55: The Divine People of the East